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Mental health funding makes way for local schools collaboration
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 6th, 2022
reporter@medicinehatnews.com A combination of learning is going on with a collaboration taking place between the three local school districts and Medicine Hat College. The school districts have received funding through the Beej funding project to get more mental health support in place. Lorelei Boschman, chair of education at Medicine Hat College, runs the four-year Bachelor ... Read More »
2 responsesBike Medicine Hat launching ‘trishaw’ ride program for seniors
By KENDALL KING on October 6th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com A local cycling advocacy group is working to expand biking accessibility for Hatters of all ages with its new trishaw program, expected to launch next spring. Created and operated by Bike Medicine Hat, the program allows seniors, particularly those in care facilities, to enjoy the experience of cycling without exertion through use of a ... Read More »
2 responsesCity can now explore carbon capture
By COLLIN GALLANT on October 6th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The City of Medicine Hat has the rights to explore the potential for storing carbon deep underground north of the city, the province’s energy ministry announced late Tuesday. Tenure to examine the pore space in geologic formations around the province were awarded to 19 proposals on Tuesday, part of the effort by the provincial ... Read More »
1 responseGas City Entertainment Expo brings together comics, games, cosplay and more
By Medicine Hat News on October 6th, 2022
Gas City Entertainment Expo is coming to Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede’s auditorium on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. A meeting ground for fans of comic books, anime, manga, video games, card games, cosplay and more, the expo will feature an array of vendors, as well as special guests including actor Danny Cassidy, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fall into Christmas set for Oct. 14-16
By Medicine Hat News on October 6th, 2022
Get ready to dive into the festive season with the return of Signature’s annual Fall Into Christmas handmade market taking place Oct. 14-16. The market, which features artists and craftspeople from across Canada, will be held in Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede’s Fieldhouse, running from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Oct. 14; 10 a.m. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local firm lands big deal with Musk’s Starlink
By COLLIN GALLANT on October 5th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A Medicine Hat firm will begin hooking up fleets of oil rigs across North America to Elon Musk’s Starlink communications network after securing one of the first deals of its kind with the Space-X company. EnerStar Solutions has provided accommodation and other rentals in the oil and gas exploration and service sector since 2010, ... Read More »
7 responsesIt’s all about the kids
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 5th, 2022
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Eric Walker, a Grade 4 teacher at Ken Sauer school, feels it’s important to recognize “the purpose of why we do the job we do. We are here to be all about the kids. No matter where we are at or what is thrown our way, being able to recognize we are here for ... Read More »
3 responsesYMCA’s Camp Jude has successful first season
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 5th, 2022
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Seventeen children participated in the first season of a trauma-informed day camp at the YMCA. Camp Jude taught children new skills, helped them build friendships and let them have fun. Feedback has been overwhelmingly positive from families, who have noticed a big difference in their children. The camp was made possible through a $50,000 ... Read More »
1 responseFrom Kuwait to Crescent Heights: Teaching around the world
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 5th, 2022
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Every Oct. 5 is World Teachers’ Day and the theme for 2022 is: The transformation of education begins with teachers. It has been celebrated since 1994 and unesco.org states, “It is a day to celebrate how teachers are transforming education but also to reflect on the support they need to fully deploy their talent ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Increased demand continues for women’s shelter services
By KENDALL KING on October 5th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com The number of Hatters impacted by family violence and abuse remains high following an increase in service demands driven by the pandemic, Medicine Hat Women’s Shelter Society’s annual report to the community reveals. MHWSS saw an approximate 15 per cent jump in service demands over the past two fiscal years, as families were forced ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Film shot in SE Alberta set to debut at local theatre
By KENDALL KING on October 5th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com An upcoming post-apocalyptic drama largely filmed in southeast Alberta is set to have its theatrical release in Medicine Hat and several other cities across the province. Father of Nations, a 135-minute feature from Alberta film production company Thousand Year Films, made its debut Oct. 1 at the Calgary International Film Festival. And beginning Oct. ... Read More »
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